Browsing by Subject "biomass"
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Amaranth lignocellulose as feedstock for bioethanol production: effect of microwave-assisted alkaline pretreatment on reducing sugar yield
(ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, 2014)A new class of lignocellulose derived from amaranth (Amaranthus Cruentus) represents a potential feedstock for bioethanol production. The lignocellulose material can be pretreated to yield high monomeric sugar concentrations ... -
Open-top chamber facility to study air pollution impacts in South Africa. Part II: SO2-drought interactions on yield, photosynthesis and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in soybean
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)South Africa has an extremely energy-intensive economy, resulting in substantial air pollution through its coal-fired power stations. Modelled sulphur dioxide (SO2) concentrations on the central Highveld mostly range between ... -
Poultry manure enhances grass establishment at a quarry rehabilitation site in subtropical South Africa
(Academic Journals, 2011)The rehabilitation of a quarry was conducted with selected grass species in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The seed cocktail applied contained Chloris gayana, Cynodon dactylon, Digitaria eriantha, Eragrostis curvula, ... -
Production of a metallurgical coke substitute from biochar depolymerised by wet oxidation
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Coke production relies on the availability, cost and quality of coking coal. Depleting coking coal resources and environmental pressure force the metallurgical industry to search for alternative methods to produce coke. ...
